Situated on the banks of the Khwai River near the famous Okavango swamp, the village of Khwai is set in the North-West District of Botswana. The village fringes the magnificent Moremi Game Reserve which is known for its incredible array of wildlife. It serves as a gateway to the reserve as it is set just outside the North Gate. of Moremi. Khwai provides an excellent base from which to explore the spectacularly scenic surrounding area. It is to be home to some of Botswana's most beautiful landscapes which feature vast grass plains, a patchwork of lagoons, shallow pans and lush woodland forests. Visitor can look forward to spotting a fantastic variety of wildlife, learning about the San community and enjoying a wide selection of ecotourism activities. Commonly spotted wildlife species include: lion, leopard, elephant, cheetah, hippo, wild dog and buffalo.
Magnificent Victoria Falls, the largest waterfall in the world, is truly awe-inspiring. It is the result of the mighty Zambezi River tumbling to a depth of more than 350 feet and stretching over 1 mile wide. Known by the local people as Mosi-oa-tunya – “The smoke that thunders” – its spray can be seen 18 miles away! The Falls is shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe, and visitors can easily cross over to experience the view, and partake in activities, on both sides.
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe’s largest, covering more than 5000 square miles, is the country’s premier wildlife destination, attracting visitors to both the great diversity and sheer numbers of animals. It is home to 100 species of mammals, and 400 bird species, including one of the largest elephant populations in Africa, and one of the few parks left with the rare African wild dog. Due to the lack of permanent water, animals rely on the park’s waterholes. In dry season, rather than driving around looking for wildlife, this is where the action is. There are animals coming to drink, and predators coming to hunt them when they dare try and quench their thirst. In some camps, with private waterholes, you can even “game watch” from the comfort of your own bed. “It really doesn’t get much better than this anywhere in Africa.”
